Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Services

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex medical condition that can affect people differently. At Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Neuroscience Institute, our dedicated specialists provide exceptional medical expertise and comprehensive education to support you in your care.

The MS Treatment Center offers you access to the latest treatments, including promising therapies still in clinical trials. Because we understand the many challenges facing people with MS, we provide abundant resources to help you manage your symptoms and stay active over the course of your life.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) care at AHN: Why choose us?

People with multiple sclerosis choose AHN because of our:

• Expertise: Our team includes nationally known neurologists with decades of experience in multiple sclerosis diagnosis and treatment. We care for 2,000 patients with MS every year – more than most programs in the United States.
• Early access to promising treatments: We offer the most effective therapies, often before they are widely available. AHN was the first hospital in western Pennsylvania to offer Lemtrada^®, an infusion treatment that provides symptom relief to patients who did not have success with other therapies.
• Wide-ranging support services: From coordinating services such as physical therapy to answering your employment questions, we support you through every challenge. Our close relationship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society makes it easy for you to get the answers you need and the exceptional care you deserve.
  
• Focus on research: We collaborate with the top MS centers in the country, exploring ways we can improve the lives of people living with MS. Our extensive research endeavors offer you early access to new treatments and clinical trials that not many hospitals can provide. Learn more about the Neuroscience Research Center.

Your MS care team

Your care team may include:

• Neurologists with expertise in movement disorders or spasticity
• Neuro-ophthalmologists, experts in eye conditions related to the nervous system
• Neuro-otologists, experts in neurological disorders that affect the ears
• Neuroradiologists, physicians skilled in diagnosing neurological conditions with advanced imaging tests
• Neurosurgeons, physicians trained to diagnosis and surgically treat neurological conditions
• Nurses
• Patient educators
• Physical therapists
• Physician assistants

Get expert Multiple Sclerosis treatment at AHN

We use the latest medications and comprehensive rehabilitative services, such as physical therapy. Your care team will tailor a treatment plan to your symptoms and needs, adapting the treatment approach as your needs change over time.

Our goal is to find therapies that best manage your symptoms and maximize your abilities over your entire life. Read more about the diagnosis and treatment process: What is multiple sclerosis?

Contact us

To schedule an appointment or learn more about services at the AHN Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center, call (412) 359-8850.

If you're an existing patient, you can also call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677 in Pittsburgh or request an appointment with AHN neuroscience services.

Find us

AHN Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center
420 East North Avenue, Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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